Frappato is a light-bodied red grape that is abundantly produced along Sicily's southeastern coast. Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the island's only DOCG wine, contains it together with Nero d'Avola.

The entire area planted throughout the world is little over 750 hectares (1,850 acres). Around 85 percent of these vines may be found on Sicily. Puglia is home to the most of the remainder.

Varietal Frappato wines are light-bodied and slightly reminiscent of fine Beaujolais. They are cherry-colored, fragrant, and low in tannins. Single-varietal wines are made by several of Sicily's best producers, including Planeta, Cos, and Arianna Occhipinti.

Frappato, on the other hand, is more usually encountered in conjunction with other drinks. Because of its similar bodyweight and color concentration, Nero d'Avola is its preferred mixing partner. Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Nocera may all be used to make Frappato wines.